Watercock

Rails, Crakes & Coots 👁 392 views Updated 2026-11-01

Watercock (<em>Gallicrex cinerea</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Overview

Watercock (Gallicrex cinerea) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Gallicrex; binomial: Gallicrex cinerea; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region. Non-breeding range: to Sulawesi and Lesser Sundas.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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